Hidden sleep danger could increase risk of 172 diseases, major study reveals

Hidden sleep danger could increase risk of 172 diseases, major study reveals

Poor sleep behavior tied to 20% greater risk for 92 diseases, including Parkinson's and kidney failure

In a major new study led by teams from Peking University and Army Medical University, sleep irregularity has been linked to an increased risk of 172 different diseases. (iStock)

The researchers found that for 92 diseases — Parkinson’s disease and acute kidney failure — 20% of the risk was tied to poor sleep behavior. (iStock)

"This study contributes to the growing evidence supporting the critical role sleep plays as a key modifiable risk factor across a range of medical disorders, particularly in mid- to late-life," an expert told Fox News Digital. (iStock)

The study did not consider the prevalence of sleep disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, an expert noted. (iStock)